1 Centime - Napoleon III (1853 - 1857)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Centime |
| Catalog Number | KM# 775 |
| Weight (g) | 1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 15 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1941-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Jean-Jacques Barre
Lettering:
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
1855
Description:
Napoleon III head facing left, below, engraver's signature BARRE.
NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR
1855
Description:
Napoleon III head facing left, below, engraver's signature BARRE.
Reverse
Engraved by Jean-Jacques Barre
Lettering:
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
A
* UN CENTIME *
Description:
Eagle standing with open wings, head to the right.
EMPIRE FRANCAIS
A
* UN CENTIME *
Description:
Eagle standing with open wings, head to the right.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | 225,000 | Not Common | |
| 1853 A | 4,076,000 | Common | |
| 1853 B | 824,000 | Not Common | |
| 1853 BB | 2,558,000 | Common | |
| 1853 D | 964,000 | Common | |
| 1853 K | 405,000 | Not Common | |
| 1853 W | 1,634,000 | Common | |
| 1854 | 1,976,000 | Common | |
| 1854 A | 2,750,000 | Common | |
| 1854 B | 1,709,000 | Not Common | |
| 1854 BB | 1,447,000 | Common | |
| 1854 D | 1,546,000 | Not Common | |
| 1854 K | 1,150,000 | Not Common | |
| 1855 (a) | Not Common | ||
| 1855 (d) | 2,839,000 | Not Common | |
| 1855 A (a) | Not Common | ||
| 1855 A (a) | Proof | Rare | |
| 1855 A (d) | 6,034,000 | Common | |
| 1855 B (a) | Not Common | ||
| 1855 B (d) | 1,971,000 | Not Common | |
| 1855 BB (a) | Not Common | ||
| 1855 BB (d) | 248,000 | Not Common | |
| 1855 D (a) | Not Common | ||
| 1855 D (d) | 2,466,000 | Not Common | |
| 1855 K (a) | 1,455,000 | Not Common | |
| 1855 K (d) | Not Common | ||
| 1855 W (a) | Not Common | ||
| 1855 W (d) | 3,102,000 | Common | |
| 1856 | 305,000 | Not Common | |
| 1856 A | 2,878,000 | Not Common | |
| 1856 B | 4,373,000 | Common | |
| 1856 BB | 1,874,000 | Not Common | |
| 1856 D | 880,000 | Rare | |
| 1856 K | 2,062,000 | Not Common | |
| 1856 W | 2,707,000 | Not Common | |
| 1857 | 1,500,000 | Not Common | |
| 1857 A | 2,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 1857 B | 3,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 1857 BB | Unknown | ||
| 1857 D | 1,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 1857 K | 1,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 1857 W | 2,500,000 | Not Common |